If I could afford one and had the room -
I would absolutely NOT want to rent it out to anyone - I get annoyed enough when things foul up for me
I would not want to work on anyone else's stuff - I know how picky I am - and I didn't get the creative gene that some of the LAers have
Does one get one's money worth out of a vacation? Doesn't stop many people from taking them.
You are in the wonderful position of being able to get one if you want one - AND your DH is supportive! You are one lucky woman!
But the bottom line is - do you really want to have one - and the advice of all the others to test drive them is excellent.
The 'biggest, fanciest, and most expensive' isn't always the 'best for you'